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Hardware Engineer

Cisco Systems, Inc.
United States, California, San Jose
170 W Tasman Dr (Show on map)
Sep 23, 2025
The application window is expected to close on: 10/13/25. NOTE: Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. MEET THE TEAM You will join the Product Development Team as a Hardware Engineer in the Silicon Operations team taking Silicon One ASICS from prototype to production. You will be working with custom network processors, transceivers, mixed signal ICs, multi-die modules, bare die and stacked die. This team drives the post-silicon validation cycle to meet Product Quality and Time to Market Metrics. We develop test requirements for groundbreaking IP, to minimize test overhead both in design and for production. We develop custom test solutions spanning high power, large dies and packages to cost-sensitive products. YOUR IMPACT In this role, you will own the end-end system test solution for your product, including: Develop and customize the SLT hardware for high volume manufacturing (industrial design, automation support, power, performance, testability etc). Bring up and validate hardware, SDK and test scripts. Develop the tests for the characterization and volume manufacturing phases to optimize product cost, throughput and quality. Collaborate with ASIC design, HW, ATE test groups to develop the end-end test solution and drive continuous improvements over product lifecycle. Support hardware/ test related issues during the sustain phase. We collaborate with ASIC design teams as well as several peer groups in Supply Chain Operations to influence Cisco Silicon One Productization Strategy. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BS in Electrical Engineering. At least 5 years of experience with system level test in validation and/or manufacturing testing environments spanning application specification, infrastructure selection, execution, data collection and analysis. At least 5 years of experience in New Product Introduction, specifically SLT test case definition/generation/selection/execution and data analysis. Experience with developing, diagnosing and maintaining hardware. Ability to debug hardware using lab equipment Software skills particularly in test automation, diagnostic and maintenance utilities. Background in SOC/VLSI/Mixed Signal IC bring-up, production and characterization test, and product engineering. Fundamental knowledge in IC design, Design for Test and manufacturing concepts. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: MSEE (or higher) in Electrical Engineering Ability to thrive in a multifaceted environment High level of motivation and energy WHY CISCO? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put - we power the future. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.